I can’t tell you how much the below Driscoll clip resonated with me. I’ve seen up close the destruction that in sues from this idolatrous seeking of some great past experience, some great moment in the church where God moved in a powerful way. The church and it’s leaders become fixated on how to get it back and completely reject what God is doing presently. I’ve seen it close, been part of it, and it’s devastating to a church’s health.
Sometimes the church experiences a tremendous hurt, maybe a leader being removed or caught out in sin, and instead of faithfully walking through God’s restoration in the body, there’s a detachment and this constant day dreaming of what used to be. I’ve see that up close too, and it’s devastating. Worship leaders, make sure you aren’t chasing experiences, for the benefit of yourself and your body…don’t do it.
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Great Lesson to learn. So hard to forget those things that are behind when they where such great things. Thanks for posting.
Thanks for sharing this, Kyle. This is far to common in churches. It would be incredible if we could all appreciate and enjoy the whole journey (the mountain tops and valleys) that God is leading us on. If we stay (or try to stay) somewhere too long, we're cheating God and ourselves. Good stuff, bro.
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Yep. I can remember one particular experience leading worship when God was so close it was scary. I called my mentor the next day and told him how awesome it was and how I was looking fwd to leading that night as well (we were in a camp setting). He listened for a long time then said "Don't expect what happened last night to happen tonight." At first I was offended then soon realized his wisdom.
May we never sit around and talk about the good old days as if there is nothing in front of us.
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Without hearing the full context of this message it's hard to comment properly, but I think the greater danger is to FORGET what God has done! So many people have an awesome experience of God's love and yet continue to live in a way that forgets his faithfulness, kindness, provision etc.
I would rather see someone so hooked on the reality of God in their lives, than someone who fails to let the experience of God build their faith so they can go on to greater things.
The Psalms are full of instructions to remember what God had done in the past and use it as a tool to combat unbelief.
Remembering a mountain top experiences is like a well, a place we can drink of the goodness of God that sustains us through the hard times. The testimony of Jesus working is one of the most profound weapons we have.
I have so many mountain tops that I ponder on, reflect on – remind myself of how awesome it is to have a God who never leaves! Wow….
And yes – thank goodness he moves on and shows himself to me in a whole new way next time….